Carberry council thanks public works for small cleanup
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
By Gloria Mott
RM of North Cypress-Langford
Carberry Town Council met on Jan. 10. Two bylaws are being prepared concerning the new Recreation Facility. The first is to set a mill rate to generate $60,000 towards the funding of the New Recreation Area and Facility and it required a decision to proceed, so that a public hearing can be scheduled, which must be held before the bylaw is given first reading. Council agreed that since the RM has already agreed to go ahead with their matching $60,000 undertaking, it was necessary to proceed as well.
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BMO supports Victoria Quilts
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
Photo by Eoin Devereux
Banner Staff
Audrey Heffell of Victoria Quilts Canada accepts a cheque for $1,500 from BMO branch manager Trisha Phinney. The donation, which is from BMO’s Volunteer Employees Grant will assist the local chapter of the national charity in their efforts.
Journey for Sight roars through Neepawa
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
By John Drinkwater
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
On Saturday, Jan, 21, snowmobilers taking part in the Lion’s Journey for Sight stopped in Neepawa for some lunch.
Animal charity receives large donation
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- Published on Thursday, January 26, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Local charity Cats TNR & Rescue got a nice surprise last month, a $2,000 donation. The unexpected donation came with being recognized with a Rescue of Choice award by a subdivision of The Laing Family Foundation, as part of their 2016 Animal Lives Matter campaign. The award is funded by Gateway Coin.
Smart device donations to help students in Guatemala
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- Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press/Neepawa Banner
When retired teacher Ron Nordstron heads to Guatemala next month, he’s hoping to have more than just books in his suitcase. Nordstrom, of Neepawa, is taking part in a Rotary teaching exchange and will be spending a month at the Joya Verde School in Guatemala, helping to train and support the school’s teachers.
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